More from Kitchen of the Year with Tyler Florence

We've got more in-depth coverage of Tyler Florence's Kitchen of the Year. Consider this your backstage pass in case you missed the fabulous Rockefeller Center opening in New York City. Tyler explains his choices in the full interview.

Tyler's Dream Kitchen

Tyler's Dream Kitchen

"The 17-foot island makes a big statement as soon as you walk into the room," Tyler Florence says. He added a baking station at one end and beefed up the Belgian Moon Caesarstone on top with a four-inch edge. Madigan stools by Hickory Chair. Caliper series subway tiles in Warm Candle by Ann Sacks. Hanging pot rack from Urban Archaeology. Mauviel cookware. Shaw Grand Canyon flooring in Bright Angel.

A Luxurious Island

A Luxurious Island

Grothouse Lumber's butcher-block cart, attached to the island by magnets, can be rolled over to the table if you want to carve a turkey in front of guests. "The patron saint of chefs was grilled to death," Florence says. "I had his last words carved on the front: 'Turn me over. I'm done on this side.'"